MUFG has today announced the appointment of Pierre de La Rochefoucauld as Head of EU Leveraged Capital Markets. In this role, Pierre will be responsible for the origination and execution of leveraged loan and high yield bond transactions across continental Europe, reinforcing MUFG's commitment to expanding its leveraged finance business in the region.

Pierre joins MUFG with over 20 years of experience at HSBC, most recently serving as Co-Head of Leveraged & Acquisition Finance in France. During his tenure, he led multiple high-profile transactions and developed innovative financing solutions for non-investment grade clients.

Based in Paris, Pierre will report into Simon Steffen, Head of EMEA Leveraged Capital Markets, as well as locally into Antoine Baudron, Co-Head of EMEA Capital Markets. He will work closely with financial sponsors and corporate clients across Europe and help accelerate the growth of MUFG's capital markets offering.

Simon Steffen, Head of EMEA Leveraged Capital Markets at MUFG commented:

“We are delighted to welcome Pierre to the team. His appointment strengthens our coverage of EU-based clients and supports our broader strategy to expand our non-investment grade debt platform. Pierre's deep experience across the industry will play a vital role in further developing our leveraged finance practice across the continent."

Pierre de La Rochefoucauld, Head of EU Leveraged Capital Markets at MUFG said:

“I'm honoured to join MUFG's Capital Markets team at an exciting time as the firm continues to grow its presence across Europe. I look forward to drawing on my experience to support both existing and new clients as we strengthen our leveraged finance offering in the region."